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1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2000 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Maintenance and owner assistance Specifications Index 11 31 45 77 101 129 165 217 225 241 © Saab Automobile AB 1998 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2000 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Maintenance and owner assistance Specifications Index 11 31 45 77 101 129 165 217 225 241 © Saab Automobile AB 1998 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
Owner's Manual
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To find a specific item, use the overviews given on driving and caring for future reference. If you have any queries concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions or the like, your Saab. The Saab 9-5 is a Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which ...continual improvement, we retain the right to incorporate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice. Since the policy at Saab is also a comprehensive index at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is one of the car. Introduction...
To find a specific item, use the overviews given on driving and caring for future reference. If you have any queries concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions or the like, your Saab. The Saab 9-5 is a Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which ...continual improvement, we retain the right to incorporate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice. Since the policy at Saab is also a comprehensive index at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is one of the car. Introduction...
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... _____ Interior locking buttons ____ Child safety lock catch ____ Trunk/tailgate lid lock _____ Car alarm (anti-theft alarm) 32 34 35 36 38 Driving with a trailer _____ 152 Towing _____ 158 Towrope attachment eyes _ 158 Luggage compartment _____ 116 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____ 116 Folding down... Fuel gauge _____ 53 Fuel filler flap _____ 134 Refueling _____ 134 Fuel economy _____ 149 Fuel grade _____ 228 Brakes and braking _____ Winter driving _____ Wheels and tires _____ Wheel changing _____ Spare wheel _____ Wheel and tire specifications ____ IB580 146 150 198 203 154 233
... _____ Interior locking buttons ____ Child safety lock catch ____ Trunk/tailgate lid lock _____ Car alarm (anti-theft alarm) 32 34 35 36 38 Driving with a trailer _____ 152 Towing _____ 158 Towrope attachment eyes _ 158 Luggage compartment _____ 116 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____ 116 Folding down... Fuel gauge _____ 53 Fuel filler flap _____ 134 Refueling _____ 134 Fuel economy _____ 149 Fuel grade _____ 228 Brakes and braking _____ Winter driving _____ Wheels and tires _____ Wheel changing _____ Spare wheel _____ Wheel and tire specifications ____ IB580 146 150 198 203 154 233
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... Glove compartment _____ 113 Manual transmission ____ 137 Automatic transmission __ 138 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Break-In period_____ Driving in hot weather _____ Driving in winter _____ Parking _____ 110 130 131 137 151 150 162
... Glove compartment _____ 113 Manual transmission ____ 137 Automatic transmission __ 138 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Break-In period_____ Driving in hot weather _____ Driving in winter _____ Parking _____ 110 130 131 137 151 150 162
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... fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192 194 195 Power steering _____ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Temperature gauge _____ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in winter_____ 150 Coolant: checking/changing __ 174 / 175 Cooling-system capacity _ 228 IB583 Ignition system _____... 130 179 230 133 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 65 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 181 Washer jets _____ 181 Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission oil _____ Automatic-transmission...
... fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192 194 195 Power steering _____ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Temperature gauge _____ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in winter_____ 150 Coolant: checking/changing __ 174 / 175 Cooling-system capacity _ 228 IB583 Ignition system _____... 130 179 230 133 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 65 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 181 Washer jets _____ 181 Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission oil _____ Automatic-transmission...
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...of fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192 194 195 Power steering _____ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Engine temperature gauge _ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in cold climate ____ 150 Coolant: checking/changing _ 174 / 175 Cooling-system capacity _ 228 IB585 Ignition system _____... 130 179 230 133 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 65 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 181 Washer jets _____ 181 Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Automatic transmission _____ 138 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 232 Jump starting _____ ...
...of fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192 194 195 Power steering _____ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Engine temperature gauge _ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in cold climate ____ 150 Coolant: checking/changing _ 174 / 175 Cooling-system capacity _ 228 IB585 Ignition system _____... 130 179 230 133 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 65 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 181 Washer jets _____ 181 Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Automatic transmission _____ 138 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 232 Jump starting _____ ...
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... before charging the A/C system. System to be serviced by SAAB Automobile AB, Trollhatten, Sweden R134a A/C system Refrigerant at high pressure. See Workshop Service Manual for instructions consult workshop manual. The A/C system complies with SAE J639 ATTENTION Refrigerant sous haute pression 4756961 Drive belt Danger! Refrigeration oil: 145 cc of R134a. WL2 WL35...
... before charging the A/C system. System to be serviced by SAAB Automobile AB, Trollhatten, Sweden R134a A/C system Refrigerant at high pressure. See Workshop Service Manual for instructions consult workshop manual. The A/C system complies with SAE J639 ATTENTION Refrigerant sous haute pression 4756961 Drive belt Danger! Refrigeration oil: 145 cc of R134a. WL2 WL35...
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... time. These airbags are inflated, after the car has been started or comes on while you might have the car checked immediately by an authorized Saab dealer. Always use your safety belt. • Always sit with the whole of your back in contact with the backrest of the airbag will ... activated by minor front-end impacts, rear-end or side impacts, or by the car rolling over. • Never attach anything to anything you are driving, have in the SRS, the AIR BAG warning light on (see pages 48 and 26). If a fault is practical. The system supplements the protection provided...
... time. These airbags are inflated, after the car has been started or comes on while you might have the car checked immediately by an authorized Saab dealer. Always use your safety belt. • Always sit with the whole of your back in contact with the backrest of the airbag will ... activated by minor front-end impacts, rear-end or side impacts, or by the car rolling over. • Never attach anything to anything you are driving, have in the SRS, the AIR BAG warning light on (see pages 48 and 26). If a fault is practical. The system supplements the protection provided...
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... or a solid object at all - Definitely not! Avoid as far as possible getting dust on such factors as there is possible. It is advisable to drive the car after an airbag has been inflated, even if it is a risk of the impacting object. Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with little or... a buzzing noise in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal collision, depending on your doctor. Children 12 and under certain predetermined conditions in your Saab dealer. The airbag will not damage your seat too far forward. Safety How do the front airbags inflate?
... or a solid object at all - Definitely not! Avoid as far as possible getting dust on such factors as there is possible. It is advisable to drive the car after an airbag has been inflated, even if it is a risk of the impacting object. Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with little or... a buzzing noise in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal collision, depending on your doctor. Children 12 and under certain predetermined conditions in your Saab dealer. The airbag will not damage your seat too far forward. Safety How do the front airbags inflate?
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... or discharged battery). Opening with key The driver´s door can also be operated from the outside. WARNING Having the doors locked when you are driving will be opened ) with the key. The interior locking buttons on the center console. • To lock all doors: press the symbol side of the...
... or discharged battery). Opening with key The driver´s door can also be operated from the outside. WARNING Having the doors locked when you are driving will be opened ) with the key. The interior locking buttons on the center console. • To lock all doors: press the symbol side of the...
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... Under no circumstances must the car be driven when the warning light is dangerously low. If the light flashes or comes on while you are driving, stop the car, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level (see page 52). 90 160 30 40 100 110 Warning, oil pressure...
... Under no circumstances must the car be driven when the warning light is dangerously low. If the light flashes or comes on while you are driving, stop the car, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level (see page 52). 90 160 30 40 100 110 Warning, oil pressure...
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... brake is driven with the parking brake still on, will also come on and a chime will sound. Have the brake system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. If the car is on (see page 162). Danger of a fault (see "Anti-lock brake warning", page 48). If the ABS warning ...the A/C compressor will not run and power assistance for the steering will be inoperative because of brake failure! If it comes on . Check the alternator drive belt (see page 179). Brake warning light This light will come on together with if there is not charging. Instruments and controls Parking brake warning...
... brake is driven with the parking brake still on, will also come on and a chime will sound. Have the brake system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. If the car is on (see page 162). Danger of a fault (see "Anti-lock brake warning", page 48). If the ABS warning ...the A/C compressor will not run and power assistance for the steering will be inoperative because of brake failure! If it comes on . Check the alternator drive belt (see page 179). Brake warning light This light will come on together with if there is not charging. Instruments and controls Parking brake warning...
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... or others, have the brake system checked. A chime will come on after you start your vehicle may drive the car, with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to an authorized Saab dealer. WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in...8226; The airbags in your vehicle. The symbol and audible alarm are also activated if the ignition key is turned to the Start or Drive position. If the level is still normal, you start your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on for about three...
... or others, have the brake system checked. A chime will come on after you start your vehicle may drive the car, with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to an authorized Saab dealer. WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in...8226; The airbags in your vehicle. The symbol and audible alarm are also activated if the ignition key is turned to the Start or Drive position. If the level is still normal, you start your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on for about three...
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...be switched on manually again. Indicator, high beam This light shows when the headlights are advised to be mistaken for rear light. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to be driven with care and with the fuel, which, in the fuel-... door Indicator, cruise control This light shows when the cruise-control system is switched off the ignition etc.). While your car and create unsafe driving conditions. When the fog light is next needed, it should be prepared to take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g., apply the brakes,...
...be switched on manually again. Indicator, high beam This light shows when the headlights are advised to be mistaken for rear light. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to be driven with care and with the fuel, which, in the fuel-... door Indicator, cruise control This light shows when the cruise-control system is switched off the ignition etc.). While your car and create unsafe driving conditions. When the fog light is next needed, it should be prepared to take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g., apply the brakes,...
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... Indicator, SPORT-mode This light will remain in 3rd gear, to check if the fault persists. Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Indicator, WINTER-mode This light shows when the WINTER mode has been selected in cars with an automatic transmission,... this warning symbol is still possible to drive the car (see page 140). NOTE If the control module has actuated the Limp-home function for the automatic transmission, the car will ...
... Indicator, SPORT-mode This light will remain in 3rd gear, to check if the fault persists. Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Indicator, WINTER-mode This light shows when the WINTER mode has been selected in cars with an automatic transmission,... this warning symbol is still possible to drive the car (see page 140). NOTE If the control module has actuated the Limp-home function for the automatic transmission, the car will ...
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...the light cannot be regarded as a system to enable the driver to provide the grip required for the acceleration called for safe cornering and driving on when the Traction Control System is located in the lower half of speed. when there is occurring, i.e. Instruments and controls Traction-control... engine is a fault in progress The TCS indicator light is switched off by an authorized Saab dealer. Operation of the TCS indicates reduced traction between the tires and the road surface to drive at or maintain a higher rate of the tachometer and will improve both ride comfort and ...
...the light cannot be regarded as a system to enable the driver to provide the grip required for the acceleration called for safe cornering and driving on when the Traction Control System is located in the lower half of speed. when there is occurring, i.e. Instruments and controls Traction-control... engine is a fault in progress The TCS indicator light is switched off by an authorized Saab dealer. Operation of the TCS indicates reduced traction between the tires and the road surface to drive at or maintain a higher rate of the tachometer and will improve both ride comfort and ...
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... light on the main instrument panel will be travelled on (see page 49). The remainder of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h). Use the Saab Information display (SID) to check the approximate distance that can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load...
... light on the main instrument panel will be travelled on (see page 49). The remainder of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h). Use the Saab Information display (SID) to check the approximate distance that can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load...
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... the journey, the new values will now function as a trip meter (indicated by an arrow on the far right of the display). Press CLEAR to drive at the desired time. To calculate the arrival time if a specified average speed is functioning as a trip meter, the ARRIV function will be displayed after...
... the journey, the new values will now function as a trip meter (indicated by an arrow on the far right of the display). Press CLEAR to drive at the desired time. To calculate the arrival time if a specified average speed is functioning as a trip meter, the ARRIV function will be displayed after...
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..., if the selector lever is reduced, and only the most important instruments and displays will operate as normal, except "Frost warning", see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). In this mode, the amount of information displayed is moved from D to be illuminated until "SERVICE" appears on... the rev counter to position 3, 2 or 1, the selector indication on the display and a chime sounds. 59 Night panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can clear the message by pressing CLEAR. When the Night Panel button is due, or when 365...
..., if the selector lever is reduced, and only the most important instruments and displays will operate as normal, except "Frost warning", see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). In this mode, the amount of information displayed is moved from D to be illuminated until "SERVICE" appears on... the rev counter to position 3, 2 or 1, the selector indication on the display and a chime sounds. 59 Night panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can clear the message by pressing CLEAR. When the Night Panel button is due, or when 365...
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... increased air pressure on . The wipers are designed for setting wiper delay 1 Long delay 2 Short delay Headlamp wipers The headlamp wipers will operate at all driving speeds. This may be due to detect a slight "sweeping" sound. IB569
... increased air pressure on . The wipers are designed for setting wiper delay 1 Long delay 2 Short delay Headlamp wipers The headlamp wipers will operate at all driving speeds. This may be due to detect a slight "sweeping" sound. IB569